Judith Resnik

January 8, 2024
Astronaut

Quick Facts

Judith Resnik
Full Name Judith Resnik
Occupation Astronaut
Date Of Birth Apr 5, 1949(1949-04-05)
Age 75
Date Of Death 1986-01-28
Birthplace Akron
Country United States
Birth City Ohio
Horoscope Aries

Judith Resnik Biography

Name Judith Resnik
Birthday Apr 5
Birth Year 1949
Place Of Birth Akron
Home Town Ohio
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Aries
Spouse Michael Oldak

Judith Resnik is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on April 5, 1949 in Akron, Ohio, United States. Second American female astronaut, and also the initial American Jewish astronaut, who suffered a tragic death during the Challenger explosion. She was previously a part of the mission with the Discovery.

She was motivated to join NASA because of actor She was inspired to join NASA by actress Nichelle Nichols, who played communications officer Uhura on the classic Star Trek series. who played the role of communications officer Uhura in the iconic Star Trek series.

She got married to Michael Oldak, a fellow student at Carnegie Mellon University, but the couple split four years later.

Judith Resnik Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Astronaut
House Living in own house.

Judith Resnik is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Judith Resnik 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She scored an excellent mark in her SAT during high school. She later graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree at Carnegie Mellon University.

She worked for more than 145 hours space in her role as an astronaut on the inaugural journey of Space Shuttle Discovery, two years prior to it was destroyed in the Challenger accident.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Judith Resnik Dating?

According to our records, Judith Resnik married to Michael Oldak. As of December 1, 2023, Judith Resnik’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Judith Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Judith Resnik celebrates birthday on April 5 of every year.

Top Facts about Judith Resnik

  1. Judith Resnik was born on April 5, 1949, in Akron, Ohio.
  2. She earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.
  3. Resnik was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in 1978.
  4. She flew on two space shuttle missions: STS-41D and STS-51L.
  5. Resnik became the second American woman to travel to space.
  6. She died tragically during the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.
  7. Resnik received numerous honors and awards for her contributions to science and engineering.
  8. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations of women in STEM fields.
  9. A crater on the moon is named after her in recognition of her achievements.
  10. Resnik’s personal items are displayed at various museums across the United States.

What was Judith Resnik most known for?

Dr. Judith Resnik was a NASA astronaut and engineer. She was part of the first group of female astronauts recruited by the space agency, and the second American woman to fly in space. She participated in two missions, logging a total of 144 hours and 57 minutes on orbit.

How old was Judith Resnik when she died?

36 years (1949–1986)

What did Judith Resnik do on the challenger?

Judith A. Resnik, Challenger Mission Specialist D. in the same field in 1977. While working on Discovery, she logged 145 hours in space and helped deploy three satellites and remove ice particles from the orbiter.

Who was the first woman in space?

The first woman in space, <a href=”/21571-valentina-tereshkova. html”> Valentina Tereshkova , blazed a trail for the many female spaceflyers who would follow.  Tereshkova, a Soviet cosmonaut, was selected from more than 400 applicants to launch on the Vostok 6 mission June 16, 1963. She was 26 at the time.

Who died on the space shuttle?

CONCORD, N.H. — The shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff on Jan. 28,

  1. New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe was one of the seven crew members killed in the disaster. Crew members Dick Scobee, Mike Smith, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik and Gregory Jarvis also died.

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